Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta)


👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the cabbage

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Remove the core and carefully peel off the leaves as they soften.
  • Trim thick veins for easy rolling.

2. Make the filling

  • In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and marjoram.
  • Combine well.

3. Roll the cabbage

  • Place filling on each leaf.
  • Fold sides in and roll tightly.

4. Layer the pot

  • Add a layer of sauerkraut to the bottom.
  • Add bacon and sausage pieces.
  • Place cabbage rolls on top.
  • Repeat layers.

5. Cook

  • Add tomato paste, paprika, bay leaf, and broth.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5–2 hours.

6. Serve

  • Serve hot with sour cream and fresh bread.

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